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P282 FWP

1997 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

196,346 mi
Last recorded196,346 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 FWP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 May 2019 196,346 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills, both rear inner arches, offside rear inner quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight free play detected at steering

uncoated sections of brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 195,116 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 194,888 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner and outer sill holed. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner and outer sill holed. (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 192,157 miles

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at both track rod ends

Fail 11 May 2017 192,153 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at both track rod ends

Pass 25 May 2016 186,959 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 181,485 miles

2x undersill slightly corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r sill slightly corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 181,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

2x undersill slightly corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 165,251 miles

Child seat fitted to centre rear seat

Fail 3 Mar 2014 165,251 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted to centre rear seat

Emmissions still to be tested

Pass 10 May 2013 153,831 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorated

Misting of oil around gearboxsump pan

Fail 30 Apr 2013 153,830 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust system is deteriorated

Misting of oil around gearboxsump pan

Pass 21 May 2012 45,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2011 135,600 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2010 126,281 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 119,311 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 112,391 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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P282 FWP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 131,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P282 FWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P282 FWP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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